Center for Economic Growth · 5 days ago
Director, Economic Development
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expThe Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is seeking an experienced Director of Economic Development to lead business attraction, expansion, and strategic initiatives across the Capital Region. This role involves serving as a primary contact for companies considering expansion, managing partnerships, and advancing economic competitiveness and job creation.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead business attraction efforts focused on targeted industries, driving new investment, job creation, and long-term regional impact
Manage a pipeline of domestic and international company prospects, evaluating expansion or relocation in the Albany Capital Region
Serve as a trusted liaison between prospective companies and regional, state, and local partners, connecting projects to incentives, sites, workforce resources, and infrastructure
Respond to business inquiries with customized information related to sites, incentives, workforce, and community assets
Represent CEG and the Capital Region at industry trade shows, recruitment missions, and business development events
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regional assets, and competitive positioning to support recruitment strategies
Identify, evaluate, and maintain an up-to-date inventory of existing and future development sites
Lead strategic initiatives that advance CEG’s mission and regional economic priorities
Serve as program lead for CEG’s Venture Readiness initiative, supporting high-growth startups by coordinating program delivery and partner engagement, managing grant compliance, reporting, and outcomes, connecting participating companies to capital, mentorship, and regional resources
Develop and implement new initiatives that align with regional competitiveness, innovation, and long-term economic growth
Collaborate closely with area economic development organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and private sector partners
Produce reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to track outcomes and inform strategy
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in economic development or a related field
Bachelor's degree in urban planning, economic development, public or business administration, finance, or related field
Strong writing, presentation, and public speaking skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with organization, flexibility, and attention to detail
Demonstrated project management and strategic execution experience
Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility across diverse stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience with Salesforce or a comparable CRM preferred
Willingness and ability to travel domestically; some evening or weekend work may be required
Genuine enthusiasm for strengthening the Capital Region's economy
Minimum three years of experience in economic development, business attraction, or related fields
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred
Experience leading or supporting business recruitment/expansion projects
Grant management experience preferred
Familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce a plus)
Familiarity with grant application and administration is helpful but not required; a willingness to learn is essential
Benefits
PTO
Generous 401(k)
Health/life/disability insurance
Company
Center for Economic Growth
NY Regional Tech Development Center
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
FuzeHub
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Katie Newcombe
Chief Economic Development Officer
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